Nintendo is sharpening the realism of the Wii. No, not the games. Just the motion sensing capabilities of the Wiimote.

In an attempt to make the Wiimote more accurate, Nintendo has released the first glimpse of the Wii MotionPlus. It’s a device that plugs into the back of the Wii remote and provides more accurate sensory information, allowing the Wii to better represent the player’s actions on screen.

The MotionPlus is intended to create a more realistic sense of movement, down to a 1:1 response, which should make it easier to nail head shots in shooters and harder to hit long drives in golf games.

One thing is certain, this is a step up for the Wii, as the greater accuracy should help the Wii achieve its potential.

Nintendo has promised more details at their E3 press conference tomorrow. Stay tuned to RipTen for the details.

Source: Nintendo

Tags: nintendo-wii

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